BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 22. The average monthly nominal wage of employees from January through March 2023 increased by 11.4 percent compared to the same period last year and amounted to 901.3 manat ($530.1) in Azerbaijan, the State Statistics Committee (SSC) of Azerbaijan told Trend.
The wages in the oil and gas sector amounted to 3,878 manat ($2,281), while in the non-oil and gas sector - 843.8 manat ($496.3). The wages of employees of state-owned enterprises amounted to 855.7 manat ($503.3), and private enterprises - 952.5 manat ($560.2).
According to the SSC, the highest wage is recorded among workers in the mining sector, insurance and finance, information, communications, as well as in the field of scientific and technical activities.
Average monthly nominal wage by type of economic activity from January through March 2023 (in manat):
Economic activities |
In total |
Including |
|
Public sector |
Private sector |
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In the whole country |
901.3 ($530.1) |
855.7 ($503.3) |
952.5 ($560.2) |
Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
528.9 (311.1) |
527.3 ($310.1) |
530.1 ($311.8) |
Mining industry |
3,719.4 ($2187.8) |
2,170.5 ($1276.7) |
4,564.4 ($2684.9) |
Manufacturing industry |
826.3 ($486) |
1,080 ($635.2) |
786.6 ($462.7) |
Production, distribution and supply of electricity, gas and steam |
926.6 ($545) |
925.1 ($544.1) |
1,001 ($588.8) |
Water supply, waste treatment and recycling |
683.1 ($401.8) |
635 ($373.5) |
1,191.8 ($701) |
Construction |
1,030.2 ($606) |
913.3 ($537.2) |
1,066.6 ($627.4) |
Trade; vehicle repair |
614.3 ($361.3) |
772.4 ($454.3) |
613.3 ($360.7) |
Transport and storage facilities |
1,190.4 ($700.2) |
1,247.6 ($733.8) |
1,109.8 ($652.8) |
Tourist accommodation and catering services |
709.1 ($417.1) |
1,414 ($831.7) |
674.8 ($396.9) |
Information and communication |
1,537.7 ($904.5) |
1,243.7 ($731.5) |
1,773 ($1,042.9) |
Financial and insurance activities |
2,053.9 ($1208.1) |
2,290 ($1347) |
1,995.5 ($1,173.8) |
Operations with real estate |
824.2 ($484.8) |
936.6 ($550.9) |
777.5 ($457.3) |
Professional, scientific and technical activities |
1,455.9 ($856.4) |
967.7 ($569.2) |
1,970.7 ($1,159.2) |
Provision of administrative and support services |
543.3 ($319.5) |
496 ($291.7) |
687 ($404.1) |
Public administration and defense; social security |
1,258.9 ($740.5) |
1,299.2 ($764.2) |
446.4 ($262.5) |
Education |
687.8 ($404.5) |
681.1 ($400.6) |
842.3 ($495.4) |
Provision of health and social services to the population |
782.7 ($460.4) |
804.4 ($473.1) |
674.6 ($396.8) |
Recreational, entertainment and artistic activities |
723.5 ($425.5) |
662.3 ($389.5) |
1,310.3 ($770.7) |
Provision of other services |
1,048.2 ($616.5) |
1,679.7 ($988) |
912.7 ($536.8) |
The average monthly nominal wage of employees in 2022 increased by 14.7 percent compared to the same period last year and amounted to 839.4 manat ($493.7) in Azerbaijan.